(Y/N)'s POV
Today is the day I leave to join the army. I make sure to pack everything I need then, I prepare myself. At 2:21 am I go to my parents stash of money and put it in my bag. Then I steal some of my fathers clothes and run to the bathroom and bandage up my chest. I take out a switchblade and start to cut my hair. Short but not to short. Then, I take my bag throw it around my shoulder, I grab a quill and parchment and write a note to my parents...
Dearest, Parents
I will not be telling you where I am going but I assure you there is a chance you could never see me again. I am a disgrace to this family's heir and I am very sorry. If I wish to return the you probably won't want me back but all I ask of you to do is take care of Daisy for she is about to her last years. I love you Mother and Father and I hope someday to see you again.
Signed,
(Y/N)
I slowly put that parchment on the table and then tiptoe across the room. I walk over to Daisy who is asleep pat her and give her one last kiss. Then I open the door and run to the stables.
•••
After three days of miserable riding I have finally made it to Massachusetts. I can tell why people are so fond of it, it is quite amazing. I see lady's in fancy dresses and feathered hats walking together. I see three girls walking together with yellow, blue, and pink dresses on. I keep on walking until I see men lined up for something. I jump off Betsy my horse and go ask someone. I walk up to a man with curly hair.
"Excuse me But is this were to sign up for the continental Army?"
"Yes! Indeed right this way sir! Could I ask your name?" He says.
"Umm.." I say I didn't really plan this out.
"My name is Umm Stephen Darry." I finally sip out.
"Ok where are you from."
"South Carolina."
"That's spectacular! I'm from there too! Where did you live?"
"Oh umm on my fathers plantation." I say.
"Me too!" He says.
He extends his hand out to me.
"John Laurens."
I grab his hand and shake it.
"Stephan Darry."
"Well Stephan, follow me I think my friends and I have an open spot in our tent for you!"
We walk over to Betsy I grab her reigns and we walk for about 20 minuets taking about our homes back in South Carolina. I can't help but study his features. He has a million freckles and his hair is in a curly ponytail he has on a nice uniform on. He says he grew up on his fathers plantation and he grew rice. His father owned one of the biggest slave trading posts at the time. But, he's always hated slavery. He had a turtle at one time and drew pictures of it. He wanted to study medicine but his father basically forced him into law. But when the war broke out he left Great Britan and came to fight in America.
•••
When we arrive at camp I put Betsy in the Stables. I give her some hay and then we walk to the Generals office.
"General Washington this is Stephan Darry he needs a uniform and to take the oath."
"Oh, of course Lieutenant Colonel Laurens."
"Stephan Darry, raise your right hand."
I do as the General says.
"Now read this parchment out loud."
"I Stephan Darry have, this day, voluntarily enlisted myself, as a soldier, in the American continental army, for one year, unless sooner discharged: And I do bind myself to conform, in all instances, to such rules and regulations, as are, or shall be, established for the government of the said Army."
"Very good. Now think and remember what that oath says and take your uniform we start training tomorrow at 4:00 am sharp."
"Thank you General Washington it is an honor to serve under your command." I say.
John and I exit and walk to our tent.
•••
I stopped and changed quick before we walked into our tent. As we finally do I see the men that are going to be my roommates. Two of them are wrestling on the floor and then one is seated at a desk writing. John clears his throat and they all look at him.
"Gentlemen this is our new room mate."
They all glance at me and then introduce themselves.
"Hercules Mulligan, But my friends call me Mulligan."
"Alexander Hamilton, but you can call me Hamilton."
"Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette but call me Lafayette mon amie."
I smile and I introduce myself
"My name is Stephan Darry." I say.
They all greet me like a friend they've known forever. They take me around camp and show me around.
"Hey Stephan, want to go to the pub with us?" Hercules says.
"Well, I've never actually had alcohol before..." I say.
"Mon Seigneur!" Lafayette says.
"Well Stephan today you are going to try alcohol come with us."
This, is going to be interesting. I think.
Let's just hope I don't blow my cover.
Translations-
Mon amie- My Friend
Mon Seigneur- My Lord
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A/N
Hey guys! Hope you enjoy this chapter the next one should be out soon! Sorry that this one took forever to write I was very busy this past month. Well, happy reading.
~Soren_MCSM_Trashbag
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